Overview

Shadow Kiss: A Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead, Emma Vieceli

The third book in the series of New York Times best-selling adaptations of Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy.

It's springtime at St. Vladimir's Academy, and Rose is close to graduation, but since making her first Strigoi kills, things haven't felt quite right. She's having dark thoughts, behaving erratically, and worst of all ...might be seeing ghosts. Consumed by her forbidden love with her tutor Dimitri and protecting her best friend, the Moroi princess Lissa, Rose is in no state to see the deadly threat that will change her entire world - and make her choose between the two people she loves most.

About the Author

Richelle Mead is a former junior high school teacher and the author of Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss, and Blood Promise. Born in Michigan in 1976, she graduated from the University of Michigan and has an MA in Comparative Religion from Western Michigan University. She lives in Seattle.

Visit www.vampireacademybooks.com to find out more.

Editorial Reviews

The stakes are higher than ever before for Lissa, a mortal vampire princess, and Rose, her half-human, half-vampire guardian in the third graphic novel adaptation of Mead’s hit Vampire Academyseries. Rose is looking forward to spending her field training with Lissa but is distraught when she is assigned to Christian instead. Her secret relationship with Dimitri is the only thing keeping her going, but as always, she is torn between taking care of herself and dedicating her life to Lissa. Rose’s bond with Lissa has grown since she was Shadow Kissed (brought back to life), and as a result, she begins to take on Lissa’s darkness and pain. When Dimitri is turned by the Strigoi, the immortal vampires, Rose leaves Lissa and the academy to make things right. Shadow Kiss, as with the other two graphic novels in the series, has been nicely adapted, with good pacing, great action sequences, and characters with a range of expressive emotions. It is important to note, however, that because this is an abridged adaptation, some of the character development and plot details that made the series so popular are not as strong in this format. Mature readers will be happy to see a shortsteamy, yet not too graphicsex scene between Rose and Dimitri. Whether as a novel or a graphic novel, this series has high appeal. Reviewer: Marissa Wolf; Ages 15 to 18.

Voya Reviews, April 2014 (Vol. 36, No. 1) - Marissa Wolf

05/01/2014Gr 9 Up—This is no Twilight rip-off, but a graphic novel adaption of a popular series that paranormal aficionados will love. Mead's "Vampire Academy" books (Penguin), which showcases a world of vampire royalty and the Dhampirs, half-vampire/half-humans, who must protect them at all costs. This third installment, tells the continuing story of Rose (a Dhampir) and Lissa, her best friend and a Moroi princess, who has the gift of channeling magic from the earth. Many would like to get their hands on the royal, and this tale highlights that danger as well as some new surprises. The full, rich colors and enticing artwork will have fans and newcomers alike picking up this volume. The characters are consistently well drawn, and the flow of the panels is appealing to the eye. The narrative picks up right where the last entry left off, and it can be confusing for those who have not read the previous titles: many plotlines are in continuation, and it's difficult for teens to understand the characters' motives if they are not aware of past dilemmas. Otherwise, this version is smooth and easy to comprehend. A great purchase if Mead's novels are popular or for beefing up graphic novel collections with fun, easy reads.—Mariela Siegert, Westfield Middle School, Bloomingdale, IL

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Oh wow, I really got to catch up on the book series. So this was pretty good. That page with Rose and Christian was awesome. They make a good team. Same with the Frostbite cover.
Anyway, this sequel like I said is really good. I guess its the same as the books. But with this its graphic novel form?

MyndiL

8 months ago

Unfortunately, this is the last of the graphic novel versions of this series...this means you're GOING to end on a cliffhanger. It's unavoidable due to where the 3rd book in the original series left off. Hopefully, you're already a fan of the series and have read the novels and know what happens next. If not, be prepared and consider looking into the original novel series.
Again, we start with a lot of "catch up/filling in" stuff. I could have lived without that stuff, but I guess it's necessary to those who don't know the story or might jump in without reading the first two. If you have read the original novels, the story line stays very true to those. A lot of descriptive language is left out, of course, since it's drawn instead. But, basically, if you enjoyed the original novels or if you enjoyed the first two graphic novels, you will enjoy this one.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

this book is just amazing if you thought frostbite was good then you shoud get this book you will be impresed

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Omgs best books i have ever read abd im only 11

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

So so dumb........... no hard feelings.................. please.......... =)

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